This item is not Veneer for a start, the "ash" effect is actually a print onto foil and it looks cheap. The overall quality is not up to scratch as the foil is stuck onto medium density chipboard, which is extremely brittle and disintegrated under stress. Two of the screws used to tighten the internal drawer supports stripped completely through the sides when tightened and could withstand any form of shearing stress. The skirt around the base is made of MDF so is stronger, but this is not accurately cut so does not fix on when the legs are attached to the corners. Took it to the tip once i got a refund. Credit to Wayfair though,they did not argue about this at all, just gave me the money back. My advice would be not to buy this or other produtcts from this range, they are over priced and not worth the hassle.